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This is what the wine critics say:
Syrah 2007
Kennedy Point Syrah 2008 ......... Jancis Robinson's Syrah Pick in "Kiwi Fruits" by Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson, Financial Times, Jan '11
"Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Syrah gives moderate intensity of black cherry and pepper aromas with some tilled earth, tar and black tea notes. Crisp acid and a medium level of rounded tannins lend support to a fair amount of dark berry and spice flavors leading into a long peppery finish. Delicious now, it should keep to 2015."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Nov '10
“Waiheke Island’s Kennedy Point Vineyard has cleaned up at the 2009 International Wine Challenge. The prestigious event takes place in London and is the world’s largest wine competition, with more than 9500 entries judged by 370 of the industry’s most important people. Kennedy Point Syrah 2007 won the International Syrah Trophy, NZ Red Wine Trophy and NZ Syrah Trophy”
Kia Ora, Air New Zealand Inflight Magazine, Sept ‘09
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2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas of sweet tropical fruit, with fresh, tangy citrus and pineapple flavours, and a clean crisp finish.
"Crisp, dry, medium bodied with good concentration of pure simple citrus fruit flavors, finishes long", 86 pts, Robert Parker of the 2009 Vintage and 90 pts Wine Spectator, 2008 Vintage
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2005 "White" Chardonnay
White peach & stone fruit on the nose with crisp fresh summer fruit flavours; an elegant Chardonnay.
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2011 Rosé
A vibrant rosé with bright cherry and strawberry aromas followed by a crisp palate of summer fruit flavours made in a dry fashion.
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2010 Cuvée Eve Chardonnay
Aromas of ripe pear and melon, and a full fruit driven palate that has great balance and a long toasty finish.
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2008 Red Trumpet
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc shows a vibrant spicy character on the nose and palate and was described by the winemakers as "jazzy" as it was exposed to a wide selection of Jazz music during fermentation. Maybe that's how magic happened and the wine absorbed the mood. |
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2010 Pinot Noir
This wine has a complex nose of ripe raspberries, cherry stone, and plums with subtle hints of earth notes. A rich velvety palate of red and black ripe fruit, gives way to an excellent structure with very fine tannins. 90 pts from the Wine Spectator, 2007 Vintage
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2007 Merlot
This wine has true Bordeaux character on the nose, dark fruit with lifted dry herbs. Integrated sweet fruit and spice, soft tannins and long balanced finish. Bronze Medal for the 2005 Vintage at the International Wine Challenge, London, 2009
87 Points Wine Advocate Review by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW Nov 2011
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2010 Syrah Deep garnet in colour this wine has black cherry and pepper aromas, tar and black tea notes. Crisp acid with dark berry and spice flavours and rounded tannins. "Delicious now, it should keep to 2015". 89 pts Robert Parker 2009 Vintage, 90 pts, Wine Spectator 2008 Vintage, Trophy for the 2007 Vintage at the 2009 IWC, London. 91 Points Wine Advocate Review Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW Nov 2011
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2008 Cabernet Franc
Violets & sweet herbs on the nose, cherry & spice on the palate with velevety tannins and a long finish.
90+ Wine Advocate Review Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW Nov. 2011
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2008 Reserve Malbec
Deep purple in color, this wine has lifted dark berry fruit aromas with a hint of licorice, followed by rich sweet plum and black cherry compote on the palate. The wine has a long finish with a hint of cigar box and fine velvety tannins.
91 pts, Bob Campell, July 2010 for the 2008 Vintage
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2005 Reserve Merlot
Sweet cherrystone and dark chocolate mocha on the nose. A full rich palate of dark cherry, plum and chocolate that rounds out with pleasing soft tannins. |
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2009 Cab Sav
Dense dark berry fruit and rich cigar box on the nose. Concentrated flavours of intense clear dark fruit persists on the palate with a hint of spice. It finishes with fine tannins, a tight structure with great balance. |
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2010 Reserve Syrah
You won’t be disappointed with this vibrant complex Syrah. Aromas and flavours of sweet dark berry fruit layered with complex spices and pepper persist on the palate for an elegant balanced finish. A truly memorable wine, with only 250 bottles left, 6 pack limit. Trophy for the 2007 Vintage at the 2009 International Wine Challenge, London. Best Syrah in the World! |
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250ml Kennedy Point Olive Oil
It is an organic blend of seven varieties. Golden green in colour, this olive oil has flavours of grass, apples and ends with a nice peppery finish. Silver Medal Award at the 2006 Los Angeles County Fair |
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250ml NZ Avocado Oil
The aroma and character of this fine oil is delicate, smooth and nutty. Use in exactly the same way as the finest extra virgin oils. It has a higher smoke point so it is great for cooking especially stir frying. |
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Manuka & Pohutukawa Honey 500g
The Manuka and Pohutukawa blossoms supply the nectar for the bees to produce this delectable mouth-watering honey. |
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One customer's experience with Heike, our vineyard manager (right)
"I went on a wine tour for the first time in New Zealand. Most of the wines were very good although I mostly stuck to the whites. Many wineries bragged about accolades or reviews received, however, none of the wines jumped out at me. Then I tasted Kennedy Point Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and to say that I was happily surprised was a gross under-statement! I was extremely impressed. It was full bodied without being too bitter. It didn't leave the dryness in my mouth afterwards. I bought two bottles and within 24 hours, I drank them both. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. Bravo Kennedy Point. Stick to it, you're doing everything right!"
Joshua P. Young, October 2011
"My guests were completely blown away by Dale and her presentation, the wine and the vineyard. I had taken them to other vineyards that day which they liked but they said that Dale's friendliness, expertise and time she gave them was way beyond the norm. Thanks for making my guests feel so looked after, it is part of what has made my company No 1 attraction on Waiheke with Trip Advisor!!"
Christine Gisby, See Waiheke Tours, November 2011
“Kennedy Point’s 2009 Sauvignon Blanc's aromas of elderberry flower, citrus, and passion fruit lead to fresh and tangy flavors of tropical fruit with a hint of gooeberry.“
Robert Parker, Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wine, Nov '10
“Waiheke’s Kennedy Point has had a good year with some rave reviews and a clutch of significant awards for a cross-section of their wines. This tiny producer is turning out to be the mouse that roared.”
John Hawkesby, Viva, NZ Herald 20th March 2010
I am increasingly excited about the quality of NZ Syrah grown by the likes of Craggy Range, Stonecroft and Unison of Hawke's Bay, by Schubert of Wairarapa, and Kennedy Point of Waiheke Island. It can be complex, savoury and much more subtle than Australian Shiraz, its cousin across the Tasman.”
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com, 4th July 2009
2008 Kennedy Point Syrah, another wine that includes a little viognier, this is youthful and intense, with impressive perfume, plenty of oak and age-worthy tannins. 18.5 points, drink 2015- 2018
Tim Atkin, Master of Wine.
Kennedy point Cuvee Eve Chardonnay 2009, A textural Cardonnay, showing elegant peach, pear and melon fruit with a hint of toastiness and some fine spicy, structural elements. Combines richness of texture and ripe fruit withelegance and refinement. The fruit sweetness is offset by delicate citrus notes on the finish. I really like it. 92/100 .
Jamie Goode- Wine Journalist, UK
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